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Barbara Wright Pelella - Class of 1954

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    Barbara Wright Pelella passed away on July 28, 2021 at her Sun City AZ home surrounded by family at the age of 84. Barbara was a long time resident of Newburgh NY, a floral designer at the Yuess Garden Company for over 65 years. A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy class of 1954. Barbara was pre-deceased by her husband Pete. She leaves behind her beloved sister Alice Bowman of Liverpool, NY. Her children, Holly Pelella and Joann DeFazio both of Arizona, Peter and Lauren of St Petersburg Florida, Tim and Kris of Tampa. Numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private ceremony will be held at Cedar Hill in Newburgh To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published by Times Herald-Record from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2021. - April 20, 1937 - July 28, 2021



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